DUN...TA...TA....TA...DUN!!!!
Continue the drum roll please......For a major announcement has just been made. Mrs. "Got it altogether Can Handle Anything" Wanda Hudson has been official offered and she has accepted the Office Manager's position here at the church!!!!! Wanda's first OFFICIAL day of coming on board will be THIS coming Monday 05 May!!!! Please continue to be your kind, gentile selves until such time as Wanda gets the hang of things here. As we all know, it will not take her long, but even she will need a little "understanding," period at first. WELCOME!!! WELCOME!!!
WHEW!!!!!!! LET'S SLOW DOWN!!!!
First it was Relay for Life's BBQ Chicken dinner, then Garner Educational Foundation Stars on Stage, then came Chamber of Commerce Expo, then came Relay for Life's Main Event at the Park…….have mercy!!!! Can we take a breather here!!!!
Yes, it has been ONE tiring month and a half, but OH!! was it worth it!!! Thanks to SOOOOOOOO many of you for all your help……..
BREATHER MY RIGHT EYE!!!!!!
We ain't got time to take a breather!!!! There is "Acorns to Oaks," (Made for Praise Children's Musical) coming up on 04 May, then on 17 May there will be "Habitat in the Park!!" Then comes Preschool graduation!!!! WOW!!! Garner church got it going on!!!!
POWER OF SEVEN MINITRIES
Will really start hitting their event with advertising now that Relay is over……Below I am going to post a link where you can go and get ALL the info that you need (at the moment) for Habitat in the Park. HOWEVER, I have already heard from some of the organizers of our church's response to this need for a Habitat house in Garner. And the plea is for BOTTLED WATER to sell at the 17 May event at the park……sooooooooo….that's where you come in!!! We need cases of bottled water whenever you want to start bringing them!!! Copier room or place them under the wooden table in room 221. Now, here's the link: http://www.garnerumc.org/events/powerofseven.html
GOING ONCE…GOING TWICE…..GONE!!!!!!
In case you were wondering about the 2008 version of the great Auction we had last year, the decision was made earlier this spring that we would not have an auction this year due to GUMC efforts concentrating on Habitat at the Park. The auction had been tentatively calendared for May 3 and some folks were aware of this. BUT THERE WILL BE NO AUCTION THIS YEAR AT GARNER CHURCH. However, if you still in the auction mood…There will be an auction in conjunction with Power of 7 Habitat for Humanity. Link is above. Just wanted to clarify this for everyone. Thanks, Martha.
AND THE WINNING TIME GOES TO…………
When you are doing something like a "Race for Grace," there were really no losers!!!!!!! And we would like to thank three from our church who helped participate in this year's Race of Grace. Here's Martha with more: Our thanks to Kathy Curtis, Carol Hunter and Cathy Roth for representing GUMC at the Raleigh District's annual Race of Grace on April 27. This year's 5K walk/run benefits WIHN, Haven House and Safe Space. Maybe more of you can participate in this event next year?? Martha.
WASN'T THERE SOMETHING
About the Senior Adult Conference at our church in a recent Church Chat????? You betcha!! Here's the link:
http://www.nccumc.org/OlderAdultMinistries/spiritualjourney.htm
IN FIRST PLACE WITH 5-1 RECORD!!!!
Your Garner Methodist Men's Softball team is starting off right where it left off last year!!! Currently the team is in first place in the league (tied with Holland's UMC) and their next game will be TONIGHT, 9:30 PM (facing 1st Baptist of Garner) at CREECH ROAD PARK. "ALL" games will be played at CREECH ROAD PARK. REPEATING……"ALL" games will be played at CREECH ROAD PARK. For a listing of the games here you go:
5-1-08 Hollands UMC 7:30 PM
5-6-08 St. Andrews UMC 9:30 PM
5-8-08 1st Baptist 7:30 PM
5-13-08 Hollands 8:30 PM
5-15-08 St. Andrews UMC 7:30 PM
5-20-08 1st Baptist 8:30 PM
5-22-08 Hollands UMC 7:30 PM
5-27-08 St. Andrews UMC 8:30 PM
MEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM FANS!!!
Go on, right now, and write down this number, 'cause in a couple weeks when you need it I ain't gonna be able to find it!!! But here is the number to the town's recreation department automated number that will tell you, if in the event of inclement or wet weather whether a game will be played or not (919-662-5043) THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL 4 PM THE DAY OF THE GAME. Won't do you one bit of good to call this number BEFORE 4PM. WRITE IT DOWN!!! Can you hear me now????????
"I WAS WITHOUT SHELTER
and you helped me set up my own place……" Well, Scripture doesn't exactly say that, but if Christ were here in the flesh today, I wonder if that is another one of the "I was without…" things He would proclaim???? Brother Joe Koon is working with one of our HOPE ministry folks, who decided that he wanted off the streets in his own place. This Brother is there now!!!! He has a place, but needs a few things…..Here's Joe with more specific things:
One of our homeless has managed to get him a place to live and is making a home! He needs a few items:
- Top of his list is a washer. Has a dryer already.
- Bed and springs. Queen or Twin.
Other things welcomed too. He's living in a mobile home. Has some furniture but not a lot. Reminded me of a college student trying to get his place set up. So anything along those lines would be great I'm sure. Please give me a call or email if you have one of these. I have a truck and can come pick it up. Thanks, Joe. (cell) 946-8347 (home) 832-7854 joe_koon@agilent.com Thanks, Joe Koon.
04 MAY, 7:15 AM
will be the date and time for the Methodist Men's Fellowship breakfast here at the church!!! ALL men of the church (whether members or not) are invited to come out for a good time of food and fellowship!!!! The special guest speaker at the Methodist Men's meeting, this Sunday (May 4th), will be Brother Len McLeod. All men are urged to attend and hear Len's inspiring message!
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
In Garner: National Day of Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7AM on Thursday, May 1st at Garner Advent Christian Church. Church and community people are invited to come and join others in this National Day of Prayer. This year's theme is "America's Strength and Shield". Thanks, Pastor Susan
SOME OF YOU ARE ASKING,
"Where's my on-line ConneXion???" Here you go:
http://www.garnerumc.org/messenger/messenger.html
SOME OF YOU ARE ASKING,
"where's my hard copy of my ConneXion????" It will be in it's usual places by the time most of you read this e-mail!!! How's that for quick answer to an even quicker question!!!
WHAT ABOUT RELAY???
Haven't heard one word on how we did or nothing….Does anyone know??? You better believe one of our extraordinary co-chairpersons of Relay, Missi Baker knows and here she is with the down low now: "Thanks to everyone who helped with Relay for Life this past weekend. It was a huge success. Money is still being counted, and as of right now, Garner United Methodist has turned in $21,292.50. The winner of the "Best Legs Contest" was our Sexton, Al Sutton. Following at a close second place was none other than Pastor Bob Redmond. We really appreciate all you did to help. If you have collected any money that needs to be turned in, please contact Missi Baker as soon as possible." Thanks so much, Missi.
YOU GOING??????
Have you told Patricia…….No, no, no, not talking about Carowinds…..Oh hey, just let Patricia tell it: The Refuge Youth Mission Team meeting, Sunday May 4th @ 4 PM in the Sr. High Youth Room. Bring completed Health forms and $50 registration fee. There is space for 35 youth and 15 adults, so sign up early. If you cannot make this meeting, get in touch with Patricia to pick up your information packet. Patricia.
LAST RUN THROUGH BEFORE YOUTH SUNDAY!!!
All youth Senior High and Junior High will meet this Sunday in the Sanctuary. This will be our last meeting to run through our service for Youth Sunday. We need all our youth here. After the practice plan to have supper together. Thanks, Patricia.
YOUTH............WE GOIN' TO THE PARK!!!!
Youth Picnic at Lake Benson June 8th 5:30-7:30. We will provide the Hot Dogs and drinks, you bring the side items to go with it. Meet at the park at Shelter# 1 at 5:30. Shelter # 1 is the large shelter by the bathrooms. This will be a time to welcome in the upcoming 6th grade youth to Jr. High, recognize our 8th grade moving to Sr. High and say goodbye to our Seniors. Youth may be picked up at the park by 7:30. Parents are welcome to join us.
RAIN SPOTS ON CAR
Can be QUICKLY eliminated by getting an AutoBell Car Wash ticket from the youth!!! Remember………Momma's Day fast approaching…..Momma's car is probably in need of a car wash….
Hint…..hint……….
LADIES??? SCHOLARSHIP BOUND…
ONE OF OUR SISTER CHURCH'S
Needs our help. Here is Pastor Randy with all the details: One of our sister churches, Saint Andrews UMC, is holding their Spring Market this Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. They have sent a special invitation to everyone here at Garner UMC. On Friday, beginning at 6 p.m., there will be a Live Auction. Auctioneer Randy Creech, will preside. On Saturday, beginning at 6:30 a.m., a Yard Sale will be held. Also, that morning, Breakfast will be served. From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. a Bake Sale, Plant Sale, Craft Sale, and Live Entertainment will be happening. A BBQ Chicken and Pork Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Eat-In or Take-Out). Saint Andrews is located directly across from Smith Elementary School (1201 Maxwell Drive). 50% of the proceeds will return for Saint Andrews United Methodist Women's mission projects. Your support will be most appreciated. If you have any questions then please call the Saint Andrews church office (772-4410).
CHURCH BAY:
TO 'DA BEACH!!!
2 BR/2BA condo at Carolina Beach available for vacation rental by week or night. On the canal, 1 1/2 blocks from Public Beach Access. 4th floor with great views. Sleeps 6 with sofa sleeper. The unit is kid friendly, but not pet or smoking friendly, and is not handicap accessible (no elevator). If interested, please contact Terri or Jerry Leeman for further details: 851-8516 or via email to Terri1161@aol.com. A portion of rental proceeds will be donated to youth mission projects and Camp Refuge.
FREE TO A GOOD HOME!!!
20 gallon fish tank, 5 fish, food and other supplies. We've had fun for several years learning about and taking care of fish after someone gave all the supplies to us, and it is time to pass it on. If you are interested, please call or email Donna (donna_petherbridge@earthlink.net or 662.9448).
